Muscle Shoals Storytellers: Recent Episodes

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Telling the story of the sound of Muscle Shoals, the hit recording capital of the world, and its far-reaching musical and artistic community. Muscle Shoals Storytellers brings you interviews from legendary Muscle Shoals musicians, including the Swampers, as well as other artists, engineers, producers, and entrepreneurs that come to the area to record in our historic studios.

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Billboard Top 40 Mixing Engineer Colt Capperrune talks process, gear, and shares his story. Part 1 of 2. 

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Chad talks recording in the Shoals and coming back to pursue his passion after an extended break in "the real world" Note: Our deepest appologies to Chad. This episode was initially supposed to post several months ago, but due to extenuating circumstances we at Tape Noise found ourselves unable to pursue podcasting for some time. Thanks again to Chad for his time, and thanks again to you all for listening!

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Lance discusses growing up in Louisiana, working around the country, coming to the Shoals, and finding joy in music again after a long hiatus. 

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Lillian Glanton talks about her experience as an American Idol contestant, the Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival and Song Rooms. She also shares her views as a female entrepreneur in the music industry.

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Andy Reed talks about his home studio Reed Recording Company in Bay City, Michigan. He also talks about his experience playing bass in the Verve Pipe and The Legal Matters.

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Andy Reed talks about his home studio Reed Recording Company in Bay City, Michigan. He also talks about his experience playing bass in the Verve Pipe and The Legal Matters.

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Dave Hillis talks about recording bands like Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, and Alice in Chains at London Bridge Studio during the grunge music scene of the 90s.

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Dave Hillis talks about recording bands like Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, and Alice in Chains at London Bridge Studio during the grunge music scene of the 90s.

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Dave Hillis talks about recording bands like Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, and Alice in Chains at London Bridge Studio during the grunge music scene of the 90s.

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Charles Rose of the Muscle Shoals Horns talks about his work with Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Elton John, and his work as an environmentalist.

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Charles Rose of the Muscle Shoals Horns talks about his work with Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Elton John, and his work as an environmentalist.

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Charles Rose of the Muscle Shoals Horns talks about his work with Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Elton John, and his work as an environmentalist.

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Ross talks about carving out your own lane in the music biz, the creed of the road, and getting guitar tones right at the source. Ross also discusses working with Van Halen, Jewel, Bishop Gunn, Motley Crue, Keb' Mo', Taj Mahal, Edgar Winter, Quincy Jones, Gov't Mule, and others.

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Ross talks about carving out your own lane in the music biz, the creed of the road, and getting guitar tones right at the source. Ross also discusses working with Van Halen, Jewel, Bishop Gunn, Motley Crue, Keb' Mo' and Taj Mahal, Edgar Winter, Quincy Jones, Gov't Mule, and others.

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Grant and Dan talk with Billy Livsey about musicians and songwriters adjusting to the industry in the 21st century, about finding success in unexpected places, and about Billy's iconic solo in Tina Turner's hit "What's Love Got to Do With It?"

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Grant and Dan talk with Billy Livsey about musicians and songwriters adjusting to the industry in the 21st century, about finding success in unexpected places, and about Billy's iconic solo in Tina Turner's hit "What's Love Got to Do With It?"

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In something a little different, Grant interviews Kirk Russell, son of local bluesman Max Russell, about life in Muscle Shoals and the ever-changing music scene in the Shoals

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In something a little different, Grant interviews Kirk Russell, son of local bluesman Max Russell, about life in Muscle Shoals and the ever-changing music scene in the Shoals.

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In something a little different, Grant interviews Jason McClary about producing House and EDM music.

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Chris Bethea discusses the mastering process and working in Muscle Shoals.

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Chris Bethea discusses the mastering process and working in Muscle Shoals.

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Grant interviews Chris about running Welcome to 1979, one of the hottest studios in Nashville. Part of an ongoing documentary series consisting of music interviews focused around recording, engineering, producing, writing, and music history of Muscle Shoals and surrounding areas.

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Grant interviews Chris about running Welcome to 1979, one of the hottest studios in Nashville. Part of an ongoing documentary series consisting of music interviews focused around recording, engineering, producing, writing, and music history of Muscle Shoals and surrounding areas.

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Grant interviews Chris about running Welcome to 1979, one of the hottest studios in Nashville.

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Kelvin talks about his time meeting and playing guitar for Little Richard, and about playing with The Amazing Rhythm Aces, the Decoys, and many others. A must-hear for old school rock and roll fans.

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Kelvin talks about his time meeting and playing guitar for Little Richard, and about playing with The Amazing Rhythm Aces, the Decoys, and many others. A must-hear for old school rock and roll fans.

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We're back after some technical difficulties! We interview Jimmy Nutt as part of our ongoing music documentary series concerning Muscle Shoals music history and those connected to the Shoals through music. Jimmy talks about working at Fame, starting his own studio, what it's like to win a Grammy, and working with iconic Shoals figures like Rick Hall.

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We interview Jimmy Nutt as part of our ongoing music documentary series concerning Muscle Shoals music history and those connected to the Shoals through music. Jimmy talks about working at Fame, starting his own studio, what it's like to win a Grammy, and working with iconic Shoals figures like Rick Hall.

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Dick talks about his journalistic exploits in Alabama past and present, and talks about being on tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd at the time of the infamous plane crash.

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Dick talks about his journalistic exploits in Alabama past and present, and talks about being on tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd at the time of the infamous plane crash.

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We talk with Ben Tanner about his work in the Alabama Shakes and some of his other work with Single Lock Records and Fame Studios as an engineer and producer.

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We talk with Ben Tanner about his work in the Alabama Shakes and some of his other work with Single Lock Records and Fame Studios as an engineer and producer.

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We interview Jimmy Johnson, legendary guitarist of the Swampers, about more Muscle Shoals music history in our continuing music documentary interview series. Jimmy discusses his work with Lynard Skynard and hearing Freebird as it was born in the studio, amongst other memorable career milestones.

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We interview Jimmy Johnson, legendary guitarist of the Swampers, about more Muscle Shoals music history in our continuing music documentary interview series. Jimmy discusses his work with Lynard Skynard and hearing Freebird as it was born in the studio, amonst other memorable career milestones.

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We interview Jimmy Johnson, legendary guitarist of the Swampers, about more Muscle Shoals music history in our continuing music documentary interview series. Jimmy discusses his work with Lynard Skynard and hearing Freebird as it was born in the studio, amonst other memorable career milestones.

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We interview David Hood, legendary bassist of the Swampers, about more Muscle Shoals music history in our continuing music documentary interview series. 

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We interview David Hood, legendary bassist of the Swampers, about more Muscle Shoals music history in our continuing music documentary interview series.

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Bonus Episode- Recorded almost a year ago, Grant and Dan sit down and try to make a podcast. No music legends being interviewed here- just two guys trying to figure out how to make a podcast work. A must listen if you like to know how the sausage is made!

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Robert J. Cline, Jr discusses why he moved to Muscle Shoals, Al and how he has created a sustainable career in the music industry through touring and discusses recording with legends. 

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Robert J. Cline, Jr discusses why he moved to Muscle Shoals, Al and how he has created a sustainable career in the music industry through touring and discusses recording with legends. 

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In this interview, Jan discusses what it's like making music in and around rural Alabama.

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Grant talks to April Howton about nurturing the local art scene in an area famous for its creative output. 

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Leading up to the annual W.C. Handy Music Festival in the Shoals, we had an opportunity to sit down with Christine Ohlman, a perennial participant and well-loved fixture of the fest.

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Muscle Shoals Storytellers brings you interviews from legendary Muscle Shoals musicians, as well as up-and-coming artists that come to the area to record in our historic studios. Check out our debut episode with our new friends, Bishop Gunn!